Wash with Rose Water
“Rose water [is our secret] for keeping the face clean and moisturized,” says Maria Georgieva, editor in chief of ELLE Bulgaria. Why? Bulgaria’s climate is very mild – perfect for growing roses. In fact, it produces 85% of the world’s rose oil. So, by no surprise, it’s also home to the world’s softest skin.

Use Olive Oil All Over
“There isn’t anything that olive oil can’t cure,” says Mihaela Batinić, beauty editor of ELLE Croatia. “We use it all over in our beauty regimes – when at the beach, we put it on our skin, face, and hair.” That’s right, few things are as versatile – and as culturally celebrated – as olive oil. Mediterraneans credit their longevity to healthy doses of this liquid gold.

Soothe Skin with Sandalwood
“We get sandalwood in powder form. You mix this with any liquid – water, milk, yogurt, or rose water – for a quick cooling mask,” Ridhima Sapre, assistant beauty editor of ELLE India, reveals.